KITC

Securing the Future of Federal Cloud: GSA ECAS II Powered by KITC

Mission Overview

Kapoor IT Consulting (KITC) proudly supports the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) by securing and modernizing the Enterprise Content Application Services (ECAS II) platform — including mission-critical systems like Data.gov. Through a successful three-year Authorization to Operate (ATO) and ongoing continuous monitoring, KITC helps GSA stay compliant, agile, and mission-ready. 

Our Approach

KITC drives security, performance, and cost optimization for GSA by delivering: 

  • End-to-End Security Authorization: Expert development of ATO packages, privacy and business impact analyses, contingency plans, incident response plans, and more.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Daily collaboration with GSA developers and administrators, ensuring full compliance and risk management through live system tracking. 
  • Compliance Modernization: Seamless transition from NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 to Rev. 5 — enhancing 87 security controls and leading the development of secure system interconnections (ICAs).  Tap into the full potential of scalable, secure, and flexible cloud solutions that support your organization’s growth and digital transformation journey.
  • Infrastructure Automation: Reducing human error and boosting efficiency with AWS Lambda-driven automation and strategic resource tagging.

KITC works hand-in-hand with GSA stakeholders, ensuring that the ECAS II platform is secure, resilient, and optimized for evolving public sector demands. 

Technical Highlights

KITC drives security, performance, and cost optimization for GSA by delivering: 

  • Compute Power: Amazon EC2, ECS, EKS, and Lambda power a scalable, secure environment, hardened with CIS Benchmarks and FIPS 140-2 encryption. 
  • Smart Storage Solutions: Amazon EBS, S3, and Glacier handle everything from live web services to long-term archival needs — all fully encrypted to FedRAMP standards. 
  • Reliable Databases: Amazon RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB deliver high availability, low latency, and compliance for GSA’s growing data needs. 
  • Optimized Networking: Elastic Load Balancing, VPC peering, and CloudFront ensure seamless connectivity with low latency and compliance with data residency laws. 
  • Cost Control and Accountability: Using AWS Cost Explorer and tagging strategies, KITC helps GSA right-size resources, manage spending, and maintain financial transparency. 
  • Federal-Grade Compliance: Full alignment with NIST 800-53, DoD SRG, HIPAA, and CIS standards through a standardized, proactive security framework. 

Did You Know? 
The GSA’s Data.gov is the home of U.S. government open data, serving millions of users. KITC ensures its secure, reliable cloud foundation. 

Why It Matters

KITC empowers GSA to deliver modern, secure, and compliant digital services — ensuring that public-sector innovation is built on a strong, resilient foundation.